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J248 DJD

1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

349,873 mi
Last recorded349,873 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car246,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 DJD
MakeCarbodies
ModelTaxi/hire Car
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 349,873 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 349,192 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 349,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 346,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 346,367 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 341,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 340,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Carbodies Taxi/hire Car?

Based on 25,686 MOT tests across 5,028 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,528
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,028
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,797
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,196
fog lamp not working 1,044
Headlamp aim too high 951
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 897
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J248 DJD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 246,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Carbodies Taxi/hire Car fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,797 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J248 DJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Carbodies Taxi/hire Car typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Carbodies Taxi/hire Car is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J248 DJD registered?

J248 DJD is a 1992 Carbodies Taxi/hire Car, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J248 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J248 DJD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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